By Ryan Fehrman | Executive Director
On March 28th, a team comprised of volunteers from the community, staff and board members walked the 2015 Great Human Race at Northgate Mall in Durham. It was a beautiful day with music, games and fellowship in addition to the 5K race/walk. The Genesis Home team raised $3614 to pay for summer camp and needed supplies for the children of our shelter guests. Summer is typically a time of great joy for young people as they escape the confines of the classroom until school resumes in August. The summer can be a challenge for low-income and homeless families though as camps are expensive and arrangements must be made in order for parents, usually single parents, to maintain needed employment. Jobs are crucial for anyone hoping to secure and sustain permanent housing and Genesis Home works to ensure that all of the families residing in our shelter have the opportunity to attend summer camp. Arrangements have been made with the YMCA of Durham for summer camp spots and in a matter of a few weeks, agency staff will purchase swim suits, running shoes and other necessities for the summer camp experience. Our kids are fired up and ready to go! We appreciate the support of our summer camp donors and thank each of you for making this experience possible for our young people living at Genesis Home. The Great Human Race will be run again in March of 2016 and we hope that you'll again make a gift to support this very real need for our families and children.
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